Foundation and Podcast S03 - David Goyer Season 3 Interview and Behind the Scenes!
Sep 12, 2025
David S. Goyer, renowned screenwriter of The Dark Knight trilogy and showrunner for the Foundation TV adaptation, shares captivating insights into the series. He discusses the challenges of filming complex scenes like the Cryo tanks and the impact of recent writers' and actors' strikes on production. Goyer reveals intriguing cut scenes, including flashbacks featuring Demerzel, and reflects on character developments within the Empire. He hints at future plotlines while also teasing his exciting upcoming sci-fi projects, leaving fans eager for more.
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Set A Clear Showrunner Roadmap
- Write a clear season brain-dump before the writers' room to set the 80% direction for the season.
- Oversee casting, directors, and final passes to keep the show coherent under one vision.
Strikes Lock Some Work, Delay Other Costs
- Strikes can freeze writing but allow directors to continue shooting and producers to lock existing VFX shots.
- Early VFX and locked scenes reduce visible disruption but later seasons feel budget impacts more.
Stepping Back Restored Perspective
- Goyer avoided watching later episodes immediately after leaving to preserve distance and perspective.
- Colleagues reassured him the season largely matched his vision, so distance allowed him to enjoy it.
